What is the scope of the standard?

The CSA-B620 standard sets out the requirements for design, construction, certification, assembly, modification, repair, testing, inspection, periodic re-testing, maintenance, and marking of highway tanks (tank trucks) and TC portable tanks for the transportation of dangerous goods. The standard also prescribes requirements for registration by Transport Canada of facilities, design review agencies and design engineers for conducting the activities within the scope of the standard.

Where is the standard referenced in theTDG Regulations?

Section 5.10 of the TDG Regulations specifies that a means of containment in accordance with CSA-B622 is a permitted container for the transport of dangerous goods in Class 2 by road or by ship while Section 5.14 of the TDG Regulations specifies that a means of containment in accordance with CSA-B621 is a permitted container for the transport of dangerous goods in Class 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9, by road or by ship. Both the CSA-B622 and CSA-B621 invoke the CSA-B620 in relation to the design, construction, certification, assembly, modification, repair, testing, inspection, periodic re-testing, maintenance, and marking of highway tanks (tank trucks) and TC portable tanks. CSA-B626 invokes CSA-B620 for the certification, assembly, marking, modification, repair, testing, inspection and periodic retesting, maintenance, and identification of TC 44 portable tanks.

How do I view the standard for free?

The CSA Group has launched an online platform that allows registered users free access to Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) safety standards published by CSA Group referenced in federal TDG regulations. Users can now log into Communities of Interest and register to find the TDG View Access site at https://community.csagroup.org/community/ohs/tdg-standards-view-access#.

What are the specifications for Highway Tanks?

Included are line drawings and general descriptions of each tank specification and the dangerous goods for which they are commonly used. Full information on these tanks can be found in clause 5 of CSA-B620, and in the CSA-B622 and CSA-B621 standards.

What are the specifications for TC Portable Tank?

Included are line drawings and general descriptions of each tank specification and the dangerous goods for which they are commonly used. Full information on these tanks can be found in clause 6 of the CSA-B620, and in the CSA-B622 and CSA-B621 standards.

Quick Links

FAQ on Highway Tanks (tank trucks) and TC Portable tanks

The FAQ on Highway Tanks (tank trucks) and TC Portable tanks includes information on the requirements for highway tanks (tank trucks) and TC portable tanks as well as the requirement to be registered by Transport Canada to manufacture, assemble, modify, repair, inspect or test highway or portable tanks.

Highway and TC Portable Tanks Registered Facilities

Search the TDGdatabase for facilities registered by Transport Canada pursuant to CSA-B620 for manufacture, assembly, modification, repair, inspection and testing, and mobile inspection and testing of highway and TC portable tanks.

Design Engineers - Highway and TC Portable Tanks

CSA-B621

Information on CSA-B621 (the CSA standard on "Selection and Use of Highway Tanks, TC Portable Tanks, and Other Large Containers for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8, and 9").

CSA-B622

Information on CSA-B622 (the CSA standard on "Selection and Use of Highway Tanks, TC Portable Tanks and Ton Containers for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Class 2").